IN SB0394

Individuals may report suspected malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance by public officers to the state board of accounts with confidential identity protection unless a civil proceeding requires disclosure.

State examiner may only investigate allegations if the allegation is made as a sworn statement or if the examiner has probable cause to believe a violation occurred.

Public offices and officers are prohibited from retaliating against state or political subdivision employees for making good faith reports under this section.

Employees who are discharged, demoted, suspended, threatened, harassed, or discriminated against in employment terms due to reporting are entitled to all relief necessary to make them whole.

Relief for non-state employees includes reinstatement with same seniority, two times back pay owed, interest on back pay, compensation for special damages, litigation costs, and reasonable attorney's fees, with right to sue in any court with jurisdiction.